Resolution No. 41-2004 – Per request of Mayor Anthony, Commissioner Kyles MOVED and Commissioner Wilson SECONDED to TABLE Resolution No. 41-2004 until the next meeting, a resolution approving a Special Exception for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the New Grille Café. The vote was 5-0, Mayor Anthony, yes; Commissioner Kyles, yes; Commissioner Walker-Turner, yes; Commissioner Wilson, yes, Vice-Mayor Berry, yes.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager Smith said that the 1/2 cent sales tax will be on the Tri-City agenda for the meeting on the 23rd of August in Belle Glade at 6:00pm. He also said he has been asked to serve on the ½ cent task force to educate the public for liable initiative support.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Commissioner Wilson said that Bayfest will be held on October 9th 2004.

Vice-Mayor Berry said that the library will hold a book discussion on the same day as Bayfest and hopes that Bayfest will identify the Senior citizens and recognize the citizens whom have contributed to the community and recognize the need for literacy.

Mayor Anthony gave the ranks of the RFQ’s; the first place is RCT Engineering and LBFH in second place, he asked for a motion to direct staff to move forward with contract negotiations with RCT Engineering and if no resolution to move forward to second favored person, MOVED by Commissioner Walker Turner SECONDED by Commissioner Kyles The vote was 5-0, Mayor Anthony, yes; Commissioner Kyles, yes; Commissioner Walker-Turner, yes; Commissioner Wilson, yes, Vice-Mayor Berry, yes.